Our Expert: Kim Campbell Thornton
Clicker Training Rabbits, Potbellied Pigs and Ferrets — Say What?
By Kim Campbell Thornton | October 2, 2012It is well known that you can use clicker training techniques to get dogs to fetch and cats to shake paws on cue. But can you train your ferret to ride a skateboard, your rabbit to hop through…View Full Post ›
10 Reasons to Love a Mutt
By Kim Campbell Thornton | August 13, 2012Dream dogs can take many forms, such as regal sighthounds, playful spaniels, watchful guardian breeds and companionable retrievers. And, sometimes, they can be a unique blend of many…View Full Post ›
5 Easy-to-Groom Dog Breeds
By Kim Campbell Thornton | August 9, 2012You want a dog, but you’re concerned about the amount of work involved to keep him happy, healthy and looking good. Fear not! Although dogs need and deserve time for exercise, purposeful…View Full Post ›
Meet Eight of the Fastest Dogs on the Planet
By Kim Campbell Thornton | August 6, 2012Go Dog, Go was the title of a famous children’s book penned more than 50 years ago by P.D. Eastman, but it is also what we say when we see some of these dogs take off running. Greyhounds,…View Full Post ›
Surprising Companies Where You Can Take Your Dog to Work on Friday
By Kim Campbell Thornton | June 17, 2012Jobs for dogs! That’s the call to action for the 14th annual celebration of Take Your Dog to Work Day, taking place Friday, June 22. The event, created by Pet Sitters International in…View Full Post ›
10 Cat Breeds Who Like to Play With Dogs
By Kim Campbell Thornton | June 7, 2012We’ve all heard the saying, “They fight like cats and dogs,” but the truth is that cats and dogs are not mortal enemies. Often, cats and dogs get along just like any other…View Full Post ›
The ABCs of Adopting a Purebred Dog From an Animal Shelter
By Kim Campbell Thornton | March 7, 2012If you’re smitten with the idea of sharing your home with a purebred dog, chances are that there’s a breed rescue group or shelter in your vicinity with just the right pup in need of…View Full Post ›
The Secret Lives of Westminster Show Dogs
By Kim Campbell Thornton | February 6, 2012Behind the scenes in the show dog circuit, the lives of these canine competitors are filled with love, jealousy, controversy and luxury. Outside the ring, they promote charitable causes, chase…View Full Post ›
What Are Former Westminster Best in Show Dogs Doing Now?
By Kim Campbell Thornton | February 2, 2012Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show winners typically bow out of their show careers after taking the prestigious prize and go on to produce puppies, become therapy dogs or just master the art of…View Full Post ›
Westminster Dog Show Handlers Share Secrets and Strategies for Winning in the Show Ring
By Kim Campbell Thornton | January 30, 2012It looks like an easy job, doesn’t it? Walk a dog into the ring, present him to the judge, take him around the ring a couple times, and walk off with a blue ribbon. Top dog handlers will…View Full Post ›
Breeds That Do Best at the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge
By Kim Campbell Thornton | September 22, 2011The Purina Incredible Dog Challenge is this weekend, and we'll have reporters covering the big event, where top canine athletes from across the country strut their stuff. In the…View Full Post ›
